Silvia Compean

Results-driven Global Procurement and Commercial Finance Manager with over 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and operational finance across global markets. Proven expertise in managing multimillion-dollar supplier spend, delivering significant cost savings, and improving operational efficiency through data-driven strategies.

Skilled in aligning procurement and financial operations with organizational goals, optimizing budgets, forecasting, and driving process improvements. Proficient in SAP MM and adept at managing diverse commodities, leading supplier rationalization initiatives, and enhancing on-time delivery performance.

Passionate about fostering cross-functional collaboration, standardizing global policies, and leveraging analytics to support decision-making and drive sustainable growth. Recognized for a proactive and results-oriented approach to solving complex business challenges and achieving measurable outcomes.

Johnson Controls | Waynesboro, PA (Remote/Hybrid) 

Global Procurement Manager | Jan 2023 – Present 

Managed $800M in supplier spend, achieving $100M in annual savings across four plants. 

Improved on-time delivery (OTD) by 15% through supplier collaboration and process optimization. 

Optimized supplier base, reducing vendors from 765 to 590, increasing efficiency and fostering strategic partnerships. 

Enhanced total working capital (TWC) by $350M via improved payment terms and inventory management. 

Standardized procurement policies and contract management across PBUs for consistency and compliance. 

Finance & Accounting Coordinator | Feb 2020 – Jan 2023 

Improved forecast accuracy by 10% through preparation and analysis of financial statements, budgets, and forecasts. 

Identified cost savings opportunities, increasing profit margins by 15% through operational cost management. 

Partnered with commercial teams to optimize pricing strategies, driving 7% revenue growth. 

Reduced month-end closing times by 12%, ensuring compliance with global accounting standards. 

Tracked financial KPIs, achieving 17% improvement in financial transparency. 

Senior Procurement Buyer | Feb 2017 – Feb 2020 

Oversaw a $100M procurement budget, securing a 9% cost reduction through supplier negotiations. 

Established long-term supplier partnerships, enhancing delivery accuracy by 8% and improving reliability. 

Achieved $6M in annual savings via VA/VE initiatives and strategic sourcing. 

Reduced procurement cycle times by 15%, optimizing lead times and procurement processes. 

Improved TWC by 10% by negotiating better payment terms and leveraging supply chain finance programs. 

Sourcing Specialist | Oct 2014 – Jan 2017 | Apodaca, NL, México 

Expanded the supplier base by 5%, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and compliance standards. 

Negotiated supplier contracts, achieving an 18% cost reduction in sourcing expenses. 

Reduced lead times by 10%, streamlining sourcing and procurement processes. 

Strengthened supplier relationships, boosting on-time delivery by 10% and ensuring product quality. 

Conducted market research, driving a 15% performance improvement in sourcing strategies. 

EUDE Business School  

Master’s degree, Finance & Corporate Finance Management | Madrid, Spain | 2019 – 2020 

Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León  

Bachelor’s Degree, International Relations, Trade, and Customs | Monterrey, Mexico | 2010 – 2014